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BC Health Service Locator App

… this App to help you access health service information from your mobile device. All the information in the App is also … Find health services, view the latest health alerts in your area, call 8-1-1 and find quick links to emergency … city to find a specific service or location. You can filter your results by the service you are looking for and whether …

A video on breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact

… 503KB). Additional resources Breastfeeding Bonding with your newborn VIDEO: Admission to postpartum - keeping your baby skin-to-skin VIDEO: Baby's feeding cues and … feeding methods VIDEO: Hand expressing milk VIDEO: Latching your baby … A video on breastfeeding and skin-to-skin contact …

Comfort positions for labour and birth

… you manage pain and avoid medications. Take time with your partner to get familiar with the various options before you start your labour. These positions may help you to manage pain and avoid medications. Your partner can remain involved and supportive by helping …

Healthy eating and physical activity

… that you get important nutrients that you need during your pregnancy. Following Canada’s Food Guide can help you … vitamins, minerals and proteins, as these are vital to your fetus’s growth. If you plan to eat a plant-based or … You can modify activities and exercises to fit with your stage of pregnancy. This includes brisk walking, …

Managing bowel movements after pregnancy

… their first bowel movement. After giving birth, your bowels are often sluggish. This is due to stretched … with a cool, clean, wet pad is comforting when you have your first bowel movement. Hemorrhoids Hemorrhoids are … itchy and sometimes bleeding veins that bulge out around your anus. Hemorrhoids can develop in pregnancy or from the …

Toxic shock syndrome

… It can quickly affect several different organs including your liver, lungs and kidneys. Since TSS develops quickly, … individuals using tampons or a menstrual cup. Most people, however, are not affected by the toxins because they have … risk of TSS? TSS from a staph infection can affect anyone; however, some people are at greater risk of TSS than others. …

Cold and flu

… flu viruses spread easily in the late fall and winter. Wash your hands often to protect yourself from catching and spreading a cold or the flu. You can lower your risk of catching the flu by getting the flu vaccine …

Japanese encephalitis vaccine

… to or working in some countries. It is important to talk to your health care provider or visit a travel clinic at least … provincial medical services plan (MSP). You can check with your local travel clinic to find out the cost. Bring a … travel vaccines you receive and to take this with you on your trip. What is Japanese encephalitis vaccine? Japanese …

During labour

… of giving birth can be overwhelming, especially if it's your first time. In this section you'll find information … A caesarean birth (or C-section) may be recommended by your health care provider. This could be done before labour … be an option for you. You can discuss this option with your health care provider to explore this topic and prepare …

Pneumococcal polysaccharide vaccine

… for people with certain medical conditions. Speak with your health care provider to find out if you need a second … to children under 6 months of age without first speaking to your health care provider. For more information on Reye … getting immunized because of a cold or other mild illness. However, if you have concerns speak with your health care …